How to Use the DOL (Department of Labor) MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I integrate the DOL (Department of Labor) data into my Windsurf project?

Add the server configuration to your mcpconfig.json file. Once you click refresh in the MCP panel, Windsurf detects the tools and makes them available to Cascade.

Use the DOL MCP Server within Windsurf to pull live labor data and automate your compliance research directly in your IDE.

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Automate DOL data retrieval in Windsurf

Cascade uses `get_osha_inspections` and `get_whd_compliance` to fetch raw records without leaving your editor. You define the target, and the agent pulls the necessary filings to verify workplace history. Stop digging through government portals. This MCP server feeds inspection data straight into your context window so you can analyze labor trends while writing code.

Cross-reference safety records instantly

Cascade chains `get_msha_inspections` and `get_msha_violations` to build a full picture of mine site safety. It identifies patterns in violations by linking inspection IDs to specific enforcement actions. This gives you a clear view of regulatory history. You get the facts needed to assess risk or prepare reports without manual data scraping.

Query employment statistics on demand

Your agent calls `get_eta_data` to bring labor market figures into your workspace. It handles the API handshake, letting you focus on the numbers rather than the transport layer. Feed these statistics into your analysis scripts or documentation. The tool ensures you have the latest training and employment stats at your fingertips.

Setup guide

Set up DOL (Department of Labor) MCP in Windsurf

Prerequisites

Windsurf IDE installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
2

Add the DOL (Department of Labor) MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Refresh MCPs

Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
4

Verify in Cascade

Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my DOL (Department of Labor) payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the DOL (Department of Labor) tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dol-department-of-labor-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about DOL (Department of Labor) MCP in Windsurf

Add the server configuration to your `mcp_config.json` file. Once you click refresh in the MCP panel, Windsurf detects the tools and makes them available to Cascade.

Yes. Cascade can iterate through a list of establishments, run `get_whd_compliance` for each, and summarize the results in your active file.

It integrates directly as a standard MCP server. It uses standard JSON-RPC over stdio, so it connects just like any other local service.

Check the documentation for specific endpoint requirements. Most government data sources allow public access, but some might require a registered key.

The server only reads public regulatory records like inspection reports. No private user data or credentials are transmitted to the DOL endpoints.

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